Orientation for Parents of Rising 6 th Graders River Bend Middle School
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Orientation for Parents of Rising 6th Graders
River Bend Middle School
Agenda
• Introduction to River Bend Middle School § Ben Lacy, Principal
• Getting off to a Good Start Sheila Steen, Dean
• School Counselor§ Sherri Robinson
• The Spectrum Program § Guendolen Wajsgras, Spectrum Teacher (Sub)
Mr. Ben Lacy River Bend Middle School
Principal
Assistant Principals
Lashante Knight David Frenck
PTA President
Mary Webb
Parent Liaison
• Kim Curl
StudentStudent
Working Together for SuccessWorking Together for Success
ParentParent
TeacherTeacherCounselorCounselor
DeanDean AdministrationAdministration
River Bend Middle School A Professional Learning Community (PLC)
River Bend Middle School A Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Teachers are a part of a Professional Learning Community.
A PLC shifts the focus from “teaching” to “learning.”
A PLC facilitates teacher collaboration in an attempt to maximize students’ opportunity to learn.
River Bend Middle School Interdisciplinary TeamingRiver Bend Middle School Interdisciplinary Teaming
Teachers are also part of an interdisciplinary team that consists of the four core content teachers of math, science, English and social studies. Students are clustered into 3-teams of approximately 120. This addresses the “affective” needs of the child by focusing on transition and relationships. It also enables teachers to implement our RTI program to address the needs of students who demonstrate achievement deficits.
Sixth Grade CoursesAll of the following are requiredLanguage Arts - English and Reading, includes Spanish at Middle School (SAMS)MathScienceU.S. HistoryPhysical Education/HealthMusic/ResourceKeyboarding/Art
ElectivesThe only elective choices are:
Band
Music Lab (guitar)
Chorus
Strings
Resource• Students have a 45 minute resource block every other day.
• Resource provides an opportunity for students to complete assignments and receive intervention help through RTI when they are having academic difficulties.
• Additional Resource Options– RTI/Peer Tutoring
– Reading Workshop
– **Enrollment in these programs is based on teacher recommendation and standardized test scores.
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11:42-1:42English (lunch)
1:47-3:18 Art/Keyboarding
A B
8:30-10:03Health/PE
10:08-11:37History
11:42-1:42English (lunch)
1:47-3:18Math
Tuesday ThursdayWednesdayMonday
Block Schedule
Friday
8:30-10:03Chorus (resource)
10:08-11:37Science
A AB
8:30-10:03Health/PE
10:08-11:37History
11:42-1:42English (lunch)
1:47-3:18Math
8:30-10:03Chorus (resource)
10:08-11:37Science
8:30-10:03Chorus (resource)
10:08-11:37Science
11:42-1:42 English (lunch)
1:47-3:18 Art/Keyboarding
11:42-1:42English (lunch)
1:47-3:18 Art/Keyboarding
The Honors Program
EnglishHistory Science
Honors classes are offered for the following subjects in middle school:
*Note - Students follow a progression for their math classes.
Loudoun County Math Progression
Math 6Math 6/7 (Accelerated)
Math 7Algebra I Geometry
Algebra II or Algebra II w/ Trig.Math Electives Grades 10-12
(Computer Math, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus)
Grade Six Math Options
*Note - fewer than 10% of students at this grade level have been ready
for the fast paced Math 6/7 Accelerated class in past years.
Math 6Math 6/7 Accelerated (Honors)
River Bend Middle School is on the cutting edge regarding:
• Extra-curricular Activities
•Spring Musical•PBIS
• Safe School Ambassadors
• Clubs
Mrs. Sheila Steen6th Grade Dean
The Dean is a sub-school administrator whose main responsibility is to maintain an educationally conducive environment within the house area. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Student DisciplineChild StudyCafeteria and Locker SupervisionTextbook DistributionMonitoring Instruction
6th Grade: Time of TransitionMultiple Teachers Several
ClassroomsNew Peer
RelationshipsLockersMore FreedomMore
Responsibility !!!
Support Systems for the 6th Grade
DeanHouse SecretaryCounselorTeachers (Interdisciplinary Team)
Ms. Sherri Robinson6th Grade Counselor
Counselor’s Role
Assist with Academic AchievementFacilitate Social and Emotional GrowthServe as Liaison between Parents, Teachers,
and Students Problem Solving and Crisis Intervention
Counseling Services
Individual CounselingGroup CounselingClassroom Guidance
Individual Counseling
Problems with PeersAcademic ConcernsHome ConcernsSelf Esteem IssuesStress ManagementCrisis Situations
Group Counseling
Shared issues or problemsCounselor facilitates the processStudents share experiences and help each
otherGoal is to bring about positive change for
each participantRequires parent permission to participate
Classroom Guidance
BullyingScheduling
Career information
A School Counselor’s main goal is to help students to become more successful
in their school environment.
Selecting Courses…
• Middle School “Program of Studies” is available online at the main LCPS web site
• RBMS mails Course Selection Confirmation Forms in June
Next Steps…
Attending tonight’s Parent Orientation
5th Grade info session & tours to River Bend Middle School:
April 4 –Sterling June 3 – Horizon
June 4 – Algonkian June 5 – Potowmack
June 11- Countryside
Guendolen Wajsgras
Spectrum Teacher (Sub)(Gifted & Talented)
Grades 6-8
Spectrum is the Loudoun County middle school program for intellectually gifted
students.
It is an enrichment program that is offered to qualified students in addition
to their regular classes.
Once a student is deemed eligible for the LCPS
Gifted Program, they are always qualified to attend LCPS Gifted Programs-
Futura, Spectrum & Signet.
When do 6th Grade Spectrum students attend their Spectrum
classes?
• Every other day• 1/2 of the block period which is 45 minutes• For the entire year• Instead of their resource period
What qualifies a student for Spectrum?
• Students who are attending Futura• Students who have attended Futura• Students who have been qualified to attend
Futura or Spectrum
What are some of the benefits of Spectrum?
• Spectrum allows students to respond to their surroundings in their own unique ways.
• Spectrum affords students the opportunity to explore ideas and topics in depth.
• Spectrum encourages students to excel in their areas of interest and to practice in areas of need.
• Spectrum promotes team building skills.
What kinds of things are taught in Spectrum?
• Participating in the Continental Math League contest• Using deductive reasoning to solve mysteries• Learning to build a consensus using Synergistic
survivals• Completing communications projects like learning
American Sign Language and about the deaf culture• Utilizing the computer for research to create or enhance
projects
New Student Open House
• Thursday, August 28, 2014
4:00–6:00 p.m.• Find classes and practice opening
lockers
Back to School Night:
(TBD) 2014 - 7pm
Spectrum Meeting from
6:30-6:55 PM
One half an hour before
Back-to-School Night
Thank you for coming - we look forward to seeing you very soon!!
Feel free to visit the RBMS web-site at.